Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL
Between the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL, the Galaxy S26 Ultra comes out ahead in main camera and wired charging, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL wins on front camera and wireless charging. Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 75.6 and the Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 67.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy S26 Ultra edges ahead on the Mars Score (75.6 vs 67.9), but the 7.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are main camera, wired charging, antutu, among others.
Pick the Pixel 10 Pro XL if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, wireless charging, weight, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra wins
- ▲Main camera — 300.00% more. 200 MP vs 50 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 75.68% more. 65 W vs 37 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 42.59% more. 2310000 vs 1620000.
- ▲Pixel density — 3.09% more. 501 ppi vs 486 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 1.47% more. 6.9 " vs 6.8 ".
Why Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL wins
- ▲Front camera — 250.00% more. 42 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wireless charging — 53.33% more. 23 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Weight — 11.00 g less. 221 vs 232.
- ▲Battery capacity — 1.20% more. 5060 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 221 glead |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.5 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.9 "lead | 6.8 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 501 ppilead | 486 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 3000 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 200 MPlead | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 42 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5060 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 65 Wlead | 37 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 23 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra | Google - Pixel 10 Pro XL |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S26 Ultra or Pixel 10 Pro XL?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL has 1.2% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5060 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S26 Ultra or Pixel 10 Pro XL?+
Pixel 10 Pro XL is 11g lighter — 232g vs 221g.
Is Galaxy S26 Ultra waterproof?+
Galaxy S26 Ultra has an IP68 rating.
Does Pixel 10 Pro XL support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 10 Pro XL supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S26 Ultra or Pixel 10 Pro XL?+
Galaxy S26 Ultra has a 200 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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